General News
13 May, 2025
Bridge construction on Gore Highway nearing completion
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is nearing completion of the construction of a new bridge and approaches to improving flood immunity on the Gore Highway between Millmerran and Goondiwindi.
This project will improve safety, freight efficiency and network reliability on one of the state’s most important transport links.
“This section of the Gore Highway has been a problem for all motorists for the past decade,” James Lister, Member for Southern Downs, said.
The Australian Government committed $41.92 million to this project, with the Queensland Government contributing $10.48 million to improve flood immunity along the highway.
“I thank the Queensland and Commonwealth governments for their investment in a quality job, which will resist rain events and stay smooth and say, particularly for our truckies,” Mr Lister said.
The project faced some challenges during construction, with the site being flooded three times since the project commenced in May 2023.
Traffic will be switched and the community will be able to start driving on the new bridge in the coming weeks, following which the old crossing will be demolished.
Traffic management arrangements will remain on site to complete the connections at either end of the project as well as the bridge approaches.
The 63 metre long bridge includes 105 reinforced box culverts to cross Wyaga Creek at Kilbronae.
The bridge is 1.44 metres higher than the old crossing and will significantly reduce the amount of time the Gore Highway is closed due to flooding.
A new rest area with sheltered table facilities will be open to the public upon completion of the project.
“Investing in our regional road infrastructure benefits all Queenslanders,” Brent Mickelberg, Minister for Transport and Main Roads, said.
“The Gore Highway is integral for freight and industry and is an essential link to keep our state moving.”
A 2016 flood study of the Gore Highway between Westbrook and the Leichhardt Highway identified Wyaga Creek crossing at Kilbronae as the largest contributor to the annual average flood-related closure time at 44 hours.
For further information about the Wyaga Creek crossing upgrade visit www.tmr.qld.gov.au
